Valeri Nichushkin - NHL News & Rumors

Avalanche search for offseason answers after Vegas ends Presidents' Trophy-winning season with sweep

The Colorado Avalanche's speed was neutralized by Vegas, leading to a sweep in the Western Conference Final

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Not available Tuesday Nichushkin (lower body) will not play Tuesday in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals versus the Golden Knights, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Nichushkin didn't take the ice for warmups, indicating he'll be out in a must-win game for the Avalanche. If they're able to extend the series, Nichushkin will be questionable to play at home in Game 5 on Thursday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Status in question for Game 4 Nichushkin (lower body) is questionable for Game 4 in Vegas on Tuesday, per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

Impact If Nichushkin is unable to suit up for Game 4, Joel Kiviranta will likely come into the lineup, but the Avalanche could also elect to roll with 11 forwards and seven defenseman. While Nichushkin is set to be a game-time call Tuesday, Nathan MacKinnon (lower body) is set to be in the lineup for a must-win game. The 31-year-old Nichushkin has been cold lately, accounting for just one goal and a minus-1 rating across Colorado's last six games.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with lower-body injury Nichushkin underwent treatment Monday for a lower-body injury, Eric Francis of Sportsnet reports.

Impact There was no update on Nichushkin's status from the Avalanche, but the team should know more ahead of Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. He logged only 8:34 of ice time in Sunday's 5-3 loss to Vegas in Game 3. Nichushkin has contributed two goals, two assists, 19 shots on net and 17 hits in 12 appearances this postseason.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hurt in Game 3 Nichushkin (undisclosed) departed Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals and did not return, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazet...

Impact Per Rawal, Nichushkin did not play in the final 22 minutes of Sunday's loss, and there was no update on his status from head coach Jared Bednar after the game. Nathan MacKinnon (lower body) was also banged up in Game 3, so the Avalanche are facing an uphill battle on the cusp of elimination. Nichushkin can be considered questionable for Game 4 in Vegas on Tuesday until information regarding his availability is provided.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche get defenseman Cale Makar back, survive scare with Nathan MacKinnon, and still lose Game 3

In a roller coaster of a Sunday for the Colorado Avalanche, the Presidents’ Trophy winner welcomed its defensive star back in time for Game 3 of the Western Conference Final agains...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Avalanche face an uphill climb in Vegas as they try to flip a 2-0 series script in conference finals

The Colorado Avalanche face a daunting challenge as they prepare for Game 3 against Vegas in the Western Conference Final on Sunday night

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

From hockey exile to playoff spark: Carter Hart's new chapter with the Golden Knights

Carter Hart has made a strong comeback with the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup playoffs

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Finds twine in Game 1 loss Nichushkin scored a goal on three shots and added three hits in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

Impact Nichushkin got the Avalanche on the board at 5:53 of the third period, but their comeback effort came up short. The 31-year-old winger was dropped to the third line to begin this series after going scoreless in the last three games of the second round. In this postseason, he's earned two goals, two assists, 15 shots on net, 14 hits and a plus-3 rating over 10 appearances.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Golden Knights roll to early lead, hold off Avs 4-2 to open Western Conference Final

Dylan Coghlan scored his first Stanley Cup playoff goal to get Vegas rolling, Carter Hart made 36 saves and the Golden Knights opened the Western Conference final by holding off th...

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Avalanche shrug off 2021 playoff loss to Golden Knights as they meet in the Western Conference final

Gabriel Landeskog doesn’t need any extra incentive or motivation

MAY 19 • Associated Press

How to live stream Avalanche vs Wild: NHL Playoffs, TV channel The Colorado Avalanche travel to Grand Casino Arena to face the Minnesota Wild in Game 4 of their NHL Playoffs series. May 9, 2026; Saint Pa...

MAY 11 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Deposits empty-netter Nichushkin scored an empty-net goal and added two hits in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Wild in Game 2.

Impact Nichushkin ended a 10-game goal drought with the empty-netter at 19:55 of the third period. After getting held scoreless in the Avalanche's first-round sweep of the Kings, Nichushkin has three points over two outings against the Wild in the second round. The winger has added six shots on net, five hits and a plus-2 rating over six playoff contests.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon has goal and 2 assists in 5-2 win over Wild as Avalanche take 2-0 lead in series

Nathan MacKinnon scored a goal and assisted on two more as the Colorado Avalanche rolled through Minnesota’s newest netminder, Filip Gustavsson, on their way to a 5-2 win over the...

MAY 6 • Associated Press

Supplies two helpers Sunday Nichushkin registered two assists and two shots on goal in Sunday's 9-6 win over the Wild in Game 1.

Impact Nichushkin didn't get on the scoresheet during the first round versus the Kings. He's stuck in a 10-game goal drought and has earned just four assists in that span. The 31-year-old winger put up 49 points across 72 regular-season appearances in a middle-six role this year. Prior to this run, he participated in 79 playoff games, earning a total of 39 points.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes two assists in win Nichushkin recorded two assists and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Kraken.

Impact Nichushkin had gone four contests without a point prior to Thursday. The 31-year-old will likely fill a top-six role during the playoffs, though he probably won't be a leader on offense. He concludes the regular season with 49 points, 160 shots on net, 55 hits and a plus-9 rating across 72 appearances.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Wedgewood stops 22 shots, Avs beat Kraken 2-0 to break franchise's single-season points mark

Nick Blankenburg scored a second-period goal, Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves for his fourth shutout of the season and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 2-0 to break the...

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Goal of the Season? Valeri Nichushkin scores between the legs | NHL.com Avalanche forward scores shorthanded goal after defensive play to pad Colorado’s lead

APRIL 8 • NHL.COM

Scores twice in return to lineup Nichushkin scored two goals on six shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Blues.

Impact Nichushkin returned to the lineup after missing Sunday's loss to St. Louis due to an upper-body injury, and he did it in style by scoring twice. This was the first time he scored two goals in a single game since his hat-trick against the Blues on Dec. 31, and it was just his fourth outing with two or more goals this season. Despite holding a top-six role in the lineup, Nichushkin has tallied 17 goals and 47 points across 67 regular-season contests. This 17-goal output is tied for his lowest mark in his last five seasons after scoring 21 and 28 in the two previous campaigns, respectively.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

UNREAL Goal by Nichushkin 🔥🙌

APRIL 8 • YOUTUBE

Deadspin | Valeri Nichushkin scores twice as Avalanche clinch top spot in West Deadspin | Valeri Nichushkin scores twice as Avalanche clinch top spot in West

APRIL 8 • DEADSPIN.COM

Avalanche host the Flames after Nichushkin's 2-goal game

The Colorado Avalanche host the Calgary Flames after Valeri Nichushkin's two-goal game against the St. Louis Blues in the Avalanche's 3-1 win

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Avalanche vs. Blues | NHL Highlights | April 07, 2026

APRIL 8 • YOUTUBE

Avalanche beat the Blues 3-1 to clinch Central Division and top seed in the Western Conference

Valeri Nichushkin scored twice and Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Tuesday night to clinch the Central Division and the top seed in the Western Conference

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Returning against Blues Nichushkin (upper body) will be back in the lineup versus St. Louis on Tuesday, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Nichushkin returns, having missed just one game due to his upper-body problem. Prior to getting hurt, the veteran forward was stuck in a seven-game goal drought, though he chipped in five assists and 14 shots over that stretch. Nichushkin should take on a middle-six role for the club moving forward and could see time with the man advantage.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

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